Student Worker - Driver, ASUN Pack Rides

University of Nevada, Reno

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

Job Description

ASUN Pack Rides is a unique, fast-paced work environment. We are recruiting motivated students for Driver positions to work a flexible schedule around school hours, who enjoy working as a team, meeting new people and are not afraid of a challenge. Our mission is to be known as a premier student program and by promoting safe transportation, we foster the connection where students can further their education through academics and community engagement.

ASUN Pack Rides provides a unique working environment that is both exciting and challenging. It is a great way to meet new people and learn more about the campus and Reno community. As a department of ASUN, it affords its student leaders a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a variety of ASUN activities. This is a great opportunity to help others and build a resume to support future career initiatives all at the same time!

Pack Rides provides the following services to the University of Nevada, Reno campus community which includes helping other students, ensuring safety, and providing reliable transportation.

• Continuous shuttle on weekends that picks up from campus and takes students to the WinCo and Walmart shopping centers.
• Nighttime fixed-route shuttle with stops along campus.

Responsibilities

• On-demand ride service that runs three miles from campus.
• Defensive driving strategies to ensure safe and timely transportation of students, faculty and staff of the University of Nevada, Reno.
• Employ strong customer service skills to make riders feel welcome at all times.
• Explain important information about personal safety awareness to riders.
• Follow all federal, state and local laws.
• Regularly inspect and assess cleanliness and safety of vehicles.
• Use technology to record statistical usage data of every service call.
• Define the importance of data and assist in collecting it via the administration of rider surveys.
• Judge situations to make decisions that ensure the safety of themselves and others.
• Effectively communicate issues to supervisors at all times.
• Regularly discuss issues and current events affecting the campus community to be informed at all times.
• Attend monthly staff meetings to engage in critical discussion to devise solutions to problems affecting the service and predict future challenges.
• Assist University Police in keeping campus safe by reporting suspicious or unsafe activity.

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate must be in good standing as an undergraduate student
• Candidate must have and maintain a minimum 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in a minimum 30 credit hours per academic school year at the University of Nevada, Reno
• Candidate must be available weekends and be willing to work late hours
• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years of clean driving experience. DMV driving record printout required upon offer of employment
• Candidate must pass a state and federal criminal background check upon offer of employment
• Candidate must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test upon offer of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong judgment and responsible decision-making skills
• Strong listening and leadership skills
• Assertive enough to maintain boundaries and restriction in the interest of safety and Pack Rides Policy
• Exceptional defensive driving skills after dark, often in heavy traffic and/or inclement weather

Schedule

Expected hours to work per week: Up to 20

Very flexible evening schedule, based on available shifts.

Compensation Grade

Student Employee Level 3

$13.75/hr